Presentations at Professional Meetings (peer-reviewed)
Fuentes, M.A., Farber, C.H., Gallardo, M.E., & Aponte, J.F. (2007, August). Tracking diversity efforts in state associations: Stories told, lessons learned. Presented at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
Gallardo, M.E., Cervantes, J.M., Connor, M.E., Johnson, B., Parham, T.A., Serrano, R., & White, J.L. (2007, January). African Americans and Latinos: Empowering Communities Through Facilitative Dialogue. Presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Seattle, WA.
Gallardo, M.E. & Johnson, B. (2006, October). African Americans and Latinos: Alliances or adversaries? Presented at the National Latina/o Psychological Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Rosales, R., Ojeda, L., & Gallardo, M.E. (2006, October). Unique challenges of Latino therapists: Latino cultural values in counseling. Presented at the National Latina/o Psychological Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Gallardo, M.E., Trimble, J., & Yeh, C. (2006, August). Developing culturally responsive interventions: A skills identification model. Presented at the 114th Annual APA Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2006, August). Socially congruent society: Extending the couch to the community. Presented at the 114th Annual APA Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Gallardo, M.E., & Guevara, L. (2005, September). Creating a paradigm shift: Working competently with Latinos in therapy. Presented at the 11th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Universal City, CA.
Gallardo, M.E., Haldeman, D., & Dudley-Grant, R. (2005, August). Diversify your professional life: Teaching, consulting and practice. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.
Gallardo, M.E., Comas-Diaz, L., Jacobsen, F.M., Youngstrom, E.A., & Youngstrom, J.K. (2005, August). Family and career: Managing dual lives. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.
Gallardo, M.E., Nordal, K., & Wienand, J. (2005, August). Diversify your practice: Creating niches. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.
Gallardo, M.E., & Castellanos, J. (2005, April). Working culturally and competently with Latinos: Shifting perspectives, facilitating change. Presented at the 59th Annual California Psychological Association Convention, Pasadena, CA.
Castellanos, J., Gallardo, M.E., & Munoz, R. (2005, February). The Latina/o university experience: Means of success and implications for practice. Presented at the California Chicano/Latino Intersegmental Convocation, San Francisco, CA.
Gallardo, M.E., & Gibson, J. (2005, January). Understanding the therapeutic needs of Culturally diverse individuals with disabilities. Presented at the 4th Annual National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Hollywood, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2004, October). Working culturally and competently with disability. Presented at the Cultural Competence & Mental Health Summit XII, Anaheim, CA.
Cerbone, A., Cervantes, J., Dudley-Grant, R., Gallardo, M., & Root, M.P.P. (2004, August). Expanding diversity in your practice. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Arredondo, P., Fouad, N., Gallardo, M., & Parham, T. (2004, July). Multicultural Competencies for practitioners: Implementing the APA guidelines in your practice. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Gallardo, M., McDonald, J.D., & Van Kirk, J.F. (2004, July). Diversity project 2000 and beyond: Opportunities for success in academia. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Gallardo, M. (Chair), Carter, J., Hicks, M., Johnson, J.D., & Lerman-Freeman, E. (2004, July). Graduating and practicing: Planning for your career as a practitioner. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Gallardo, M. (Chair), Barnett, J., Doty, K., Martin, J., & Rodino, E. (2004, July). Independent practice for early career psychologists: Reality or myth. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Gallardo, M., Ichiyama, M., Martin, D., & Petrovich, M. (2004, March). Agency employment: Opportunities for public service. Presented at the California Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Gallardo, M., Berger, S., Farnholtz, T., McGee, T., & Pratt, B. (2004, March). Career enhancement & advancement for psychologists. Presented at the California Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Comas-Diaz, L., & Gallardo, M. (2002, August). Breakfast for students and early career psychologists: Realities of private practice. Presented at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, Ill.
Bacher, N., Gallardo, M., Pitta, P., & Rodino, E. (2002, August). Conversation hour: students and new professionals find your mentor. Presented at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, Ill.
Barnett, J., Gallardo, M., Martino, C., Salvador, D., Ugowitz, J., & Williams, C. (2001, August). Symposium: Graying of psychology-saving SPPAs with graduate student involvement. Presented at the 109th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Barnett, J., DeLeon, P., Gallardo, M., Pitta, P., & Steward, J. (2001, August). Conversation hour: Students and young professionals-find your mentors for successful independent Practice. Presented at the 109th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Gallardo, M, & Witko, T. (2001, April). A student’s guide to preparing for the internship process. Presented at the annual meeting of the California Psychological Association, Costa Mesa, CA
Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (2000, November). Impact of learning disabilities on culturally diverse college students. Presented at the Annual State Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of California (LDA), Long Beach, CA
Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (2000, July). Culturally diverse students with learning disabilities: Implications for outreach and retention. Presented at the Annual International Conference of The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Kansas City, MO.
Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, October). A culture undiscovered: The impact of learning disabilities on racially and ethnically diverse students. Video program presented at the 24th Annual Conference of The California Association on Post Secondary Education & Disability (CAPED), Palm Springs, CA.
Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, September). A culture undiscovered: The impact of learning disabilities on racially and ethnically diverse students. Video program presented at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Fall Convocation Faculty Training, Pomona, CA.
Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, July). Racially and/or ethnically diverse students with learning disabilities: What we can’t overlook. Video program presented at the annual international conference of The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Atlanta, GA.
Invited Presentations/Workshops (*peer-reviewed)
*Martin, J.N., Blanton, J.S., Bray, J., Gallardo, M.E., Newman, G., & Nordal, K. (2009, April). Opening plenary session: Taking charge of our future as psychologists-California and beyond. California Psychological Association Annual Convention, Oakland, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2008, November). What you can do and where to go from here. Student Leadership and Advocacy Conference, California Psychological Association of Graduate Students, Los Angeles, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2008, October). (Luncheon keynote address). Cultural consciousness: Developing a multicultural kaleidoscope. San Diego County Psychological Association Fall Conference, San Diego, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2008, May). Culturally responsive therapy with Latinos: What works and why. California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2008, April). Emerging trends in Latino Psychology. University of La Verne, La Verne, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2008, March). Keynote Presentation. Leadership and social modeling: Creating your own path and honoring your core values. 7th Annual Leadership Conference Alliant International University, San Diego, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2008, February). Culturally responsive therapy with diverse populations: Extending the couch to the community. SEIU UHW West and Joint Employer Education Fund, Los Angeles, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2007, November). Culturally responsive therapy with Latinos: Working contextually and culturally. The Sixth Annual Skip Hinchman Memorial Symposium. The Latino Journey: Adapting through Transitions, Long Beach, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2007, October). Opening remarks. Phillips Graduate Training Latino Family Therapy Training and Treatment Model. Presented at the 13th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2007, May). Culturally responsive treatment: What does it mean and how do we do it? Presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of Minds Mental Health Conference and Resource Fair, Anaheim, CA.
*Bejarano, A. & Gallardo, M.E. (2006, November). What you need to know about working with racial/ethnic minority clients in therapy. Presented for the San Diego Psychological Association Continuing Education Series, San Diego, CA.
*Gallardo, M.E. (2006, October). Male socialization: Is it a traumatic developmental experience? Presented at the Fifth Annual Skip Hinchman Memorial Symposium. Boys will be Boys: Cultural and Psychological Perspectives on Male Development, Long Beach, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2006, May). Cultural responsiveness: Individual and organizational responsibility. County of San Bernardino Mental Health Commission, San Bernardino, CA.
*Austria, A.M., Caldwell-Colbert, T., Chin, J.L., Gallardo, M.E., Manly, J., Nagayama Hall, G.C., Nicolas, G., & Suinn, R.M. (2005, August). Invited presidential panel: Advancing the present, preparing the future: Valuing our strengths. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.
Gallardo, M.E. (2005, June). Commencement Keynote address: California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles - Alliant International University. Pasadena, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. (2005, January). Keynote Address: Lifting as they climb: Providing role models to our next generation. Presented at the PrintWeek Banquet, PIA MidAmerica, San Antonio, TX.
Gallardo, M.E. (2004, October). Culturally competent organizational development: Gender differences in the workplace. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Orange, CA.
Gallardo, M. (2004, June). Multicultural curriculum development: An integrated model. Argosy University, Orange County, CA.
Gallardo, M., Holloway, J., & Parks, C. (2002, March). Intersections of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation. Presented at the Fifth Annual Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health conference entitled: “Making Multiculturalism Meaningful In the New Millennium”, Alhambra, CA.